Um Imparcial View of The Rise of Evil on Earth: Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled?
Um Imparcial View of The Rise of Evil on Earth: Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled?
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Christians throughout history have paid attention to periods of moral decline and spiritual apostasy as potential signs preceding the return of Christ.
One author made this observation about society. “Much of what was standard Christian morals have been taken for granted in our country for many generations. It was a part of the fabric upon which our society was built.
Consider that when Jesus made this prediction the armaments of His day were swords and spears. But today, with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, it is possible to wipe out all flesh on planet earth.
Since Israel was attacked in the most barbaric way on October 7th 2023, the situation there has intensified with Israel retaliating (quite rightly), and Iran and it’s proxies threatening. I think that Psalm 83 can be ascribed to what is going on in Israel today, with a view to keeping a close eye on what is happening now, and in the near future.
Now, with the turmoil we have seen in the Middle East, at this instant it is possible that such a deal could be confirmed in 2025. Particularly if Israel and Iran escalate direct actions against each other.
Are you living in alignment with your faith and values? Are there changes you need to make, things you need to let go of, or areas where you need to grow?
4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars.
The Bible certainly indicates that evil will become more intense just before Christ returns to establish His Kingdom. The Bible says that in those final days “evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:13).
Commenting on the unprecedented nature of these events, Cahn states: “For ages, the prophecy puzzled Bible commentators… Yet two and a half thousand years later… all of the people or nations spoken of in the prophecy have become enemies of the Jewish state.”
Christians have always watched for the signs that The Rise of Evil on Earth: Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled? indicate that Christ is soon to return. In the first century, Paul urged Christians to be alert and prepare themselves for Christ’s return. In the 21st century, endless blogs and websites are dedicated to predicting that incredible event.
“Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come.”
11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”
The Bible prophesies that the entire world will “see” certain events unfold. The invention of the television and the deployment of global satellite networks during the 20th century allow news to travel the world at the speed of light for the first time ever. Yet in John’s day, news traveled at the speed of horseback.
Unsettling as it sounds, these signs serve a purpose. They remind us that our world is transient and that our ultimate hope lies beyond this earthly life.